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Colorado Springs Police have arrested five people on suspicion of distributing cocaine, according to this KRDO news report. The arrests reportedly came after a two-month investigation and a sting operation by the Tactical Enforcement Unit. Officials apprehended one of the suspects as he tried to deliver 923 grams of cocaine to an undercover detective. Four others were arrested while inside another car at the scene of the drug crime in Colorado Springs. Officials further obtained warrants and searched three homes and as a result, seized $8,136 in cash, four cars, two handguns and 1,143 grams of cocaine valued at over $114,300.

Very often, individuals who are charged with drug possession or drug distribution in Colorado are not aware of all their legal rights and options as a defendant. Accepting a seemingly good plea bargain from a prosecutor may seem like an easy way out, but may have devastating and far-reaching consequences in the long run. This can be avoided if you have a competent and skilled Colorado drug defense attorney representing you.

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The police chief of Avon, Colorado, is saying that he wants to change current Colorado laws and require suspected drunk drivers to submit to a blood test if they say no to a Breath test. According to this CBS News report, Police Chief Brian Kozak is saying that he wants this rule change because "some drunk drivers don't get the punishment they deserve."

Drivers in Colorado can legally refuse a Breath or blood test if there are no injuries or death. The chief is saying that he wants this new law to be used based on DUI history. For example, he says first-time offenders for a DUI in Colorado will likely not be asked to give a blood sample. However, based on this new law, if more suspected offenders refuse a blood test, then police can seek a search warrant from a judge and use that to draw blood from the person.

Kozak's plan basically eliminates a repeat offender's right to refuse a blood test for alcohol content. Kozak says he does not anticipate any legal problems because he says Colorado law states police officers can obtain a search warrant for any type of crime and "why should we treat DUI any different?"

Such a law would infringe on the rights of all drivers. Colorado law states that drivers have the right to refuse breath or blood tests under most circumstances.

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An Aspen, Colorado, masseur is in trouble with the law after he was arrested for allegedly fondling and kissing a female customer, according to this news report. The man faces one misdemeanor count of unlawful sexual contact in connection with the incident. He also faces up to 18 months in jail and would have to register as a sex offender, if convicted. The judge has also issued an order forbidding the man from have any type of contact with the alleged victim.

The victim apparently told police that she went to the business for a back massage and was then taken to a table behind a screen. At some point during the massage, the victim said, she was told to lie on her back when the masseur kissed her without permission and touched her inappropriately.

Even relatively minor Colorado sex crimes can result in a requirement to register as a sex offender and complete sex offender treatment. Such a requirement mandates that you constantly update authorities about your residence and whereabouts and even require you to take polygraph tests to make sure you are compliant with your probation orders. A sex offender conviction can cause much devastation in your personal life, relationships, job, career and future.

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Even as Coloradans are preparing to hit the roadways for the summer travel season, the Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies across the state of Colorado are getting ready to embark on an unprecedented level of summer-time DUI enforcement called "100 Days of Heat." According to this news report, the campaign includes additional DUI enforcement periods and plans for more than 150 sobriety checkpoints between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays. According to statistics, more than one-third of all alcohol-related fatalities in Colorado occurred between the two holidays.

What does this mean for motorists? This means that there will be a lot of targeted enforcement this summer. Officials will increase patrols to target roadways that are known to be Colorado DUI hot spots. DUI checkpoints are dangerous because you may be stopped, even if there is no probable cause to stop you. Officers are extremely motivated to "find" DUI offenders during such targeted patrols. Normally, a DUI traffic stop occurs when an officer sees a motorist driving erratically, for example. But with a DUI checkpoint, a traffic stop is random.

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Colorado Springs police are investigating a serious auto accident where both drivers involved were allegedly driving under the influence. According to this KKTV news report, the two cars – a Ford sedan traveling west on Colorado Avenue and a Nissan SUV driving south on 24th Street – collided. Both drivers were admitted to the hospital in serious condition while passengers in both vehicles were treated for minor injuries. Police say both men will be charged with Colorado Springs DUI and vehicular assault. Both are expected to be arrested after they are released from the hospital.

Each state in the United States has its own set of DUI laws, but there are certain concepts that are common to most states. In all states, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher. It is also illegal to drive under the influence of illegal drugs – be it recreational or prescription drugs. Both the criminal and civil penalties for drunk driving can be harsh and could include loss of license, hefty fines, jail time, community service, restitution, probation and mandatory substance abuse treatment. If you are a repeat offender, the consequences may be even more severe.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI or DWAI in Colorado Springs, you need a knowledgeable and experienced Colorado Springs DUI defense attorney on your side fighting for your rights and skillfully defending your charges. Please call The Bussey Law Firm for a free consultation. We will help you keep your driver's license and help minimize the adverse effects a DUI can have on your life and your criminal record. Please call us today to find out how we can help you get a favorable outcome in your Colorado Springs DUI case.

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A key official in the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce is facing felony drunk driving charges in Colorado after officials say she caused a car accident that seriously injured her passenger. According to this news report in The Gazette, the 40-year-old woman was speeding in her 2002 Lexus around a curve on Hill Circle Drive in the Kissing Camels Estates when she lost control of the vehicle, ran into a median, struck a tree and careened another 60 feet before coming to a stop.

Both the driver and passenger were seriously injured and had to be extricated from the car by emergency crews. The driver is apparently still in the hospital with injuries. Once she is released from the hospital, officials say she will be arrested on suspicion of reckless driving, DUI and vehicular assault.

It is an offense in Colorado to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher. Blood alcohol content is usually measured using breath or blood tests. Most times, arresting law enforcement officials administer what are known as "field sobriety tests" to determine whether or not the driver is intoxicated or impaired. As a DUI defendant in Colorado, you have legal rights.

If you've been charged with driving under the influence or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or with any traffic violation, it would be in your best interest to consult an experienced Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyer right away.

A skilled Colorado DUI defense attorney can help you protect your driving privilege and make sure that your case is completely reviewed for defense strategies. If you or a loved one is facing DUI charges, please call The Bussey Law Firm P.C. to schedule your free and confidential consultation.

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An El Paso County sheriff's detective faces several charges after a police pursuit and confrontation in February. According to this Associated Press news report, the major crimes detective at the sheriff's department was subdued by a shot with a sponge round and a police dog on Feb. 28. The detective faces two counts of felony menacing, prohibited use of a weapon, vehicular eluding, resisting arrest, reckless driving and driving under the influence in Colorado. The deputy is on paid administrative leave pending his trial. The charges apparently came after the confrontation in a Franktown parking lot when the officer refused to be pulled over. He was said to be "suicidal" at the time.

Felony crimes usually result in the most severe punishments that the criminal justice system is authorized to impose. If you or a loved one has been charged with a felony DUI in Colorado Springs, it is critical that you contact an aggressive and skilled felony DUI defense lawyer. Examples of felony crimes include homicide, robbery, assault, burglary, sexual assault or rape. Driving under the influence can become a felony if the incident involves significant injury to another driver, passenger or pedestrian.

Felony crimes in Colorado are usually punished with a lengthy prison sentence and severe monetary penalties. A top Colorado criminal defense attorney can help get your charges dismissed or reduced and even help get your fines lowered. If you have been charged with a felony crime in Colorado, please call The Bussey Law Firm P.C. to get more information about your legal rights and options. Initial consultations with us are always free.

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A Colorado Springs vending machine worker has been arrested on suspicion of inappropriate behavior at a local high school, according to a Denver Post report. The 36-year-old man turned himself in to police. He was booked on four offenses for sex crimes in Colorado including sexual exploitation of children and unlawful sexual contact.

The arrest reportedly occurred after a school resource officer was informed by a school administrator about complaints from several female students about a man who serviced vending machines in the building. The students told the assistant principal that he would ask them to "do things that were inappropriate." The man apparently works for a vending machine company in Colorado Springs that delivers vending machine products to various high schools in the south metro area. An investigation is ongoing.

Sex crime cases, especially against minors, can have serious consequences for a defendant. It can be worse if the alleged crimes occurred during the course of the person's work. In most of these sex crime cases, consequences include lengthy jail time, losing your job, your reputation, and required registration as a sex offender. A wrongful conviction can have disastrous consequences on your life and destroy your future.

Please do not let this happen to you. If you have been charged with a sex crime, please call an top Colorado Springs sex crime defense attorney at The Bussey Law Firm P.C. We will examine the evidence carefully and build a winning defense that will get your charges dismissed or reduced. Our experienced Colorado criminal defense attorneys will work hard to get the best possible result in your sex crime case. Please call The Bussey Law Firm P.C. to schedule your free consultation and case evaluation.

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A lost vehicle license plate apparently led Colorado State Patrol officials to arrest a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of DUI in Colorado the morning of February 11, according to this news report in The Daily Sentinel. Colorado State Patrol officials earlier that morning had responded to a call regarding a hit-and-run accident in which a vehicle had crashed into a highway information sign at 3219 Interstate 70 Business Loop.

Officers found the license plate lying at the intersection. Local law enforcement officials traced the plate and located the vehicle parked at its registered residence. The vehicle looked as if it had been in a car accident and state troopers found the 16-year-old boy asleep behind the wheel, the article stated.

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A 20-year-old woman was arrested following a three-car collision on Austin Bluffs Parkway. According to a recent article posted on Southern Colorado’s KKTV.COM, the woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Colorado and vehicular assault.

The Colorado Springs car accident happened near the University of Colorado campus as the woman, who was driving eastbound on Austin Bluffs, lost control of her car. Her Toyota Camry then crossed the median into the westbound lanes and hit a Geo Tracker as well as a Ford pick-up truck, Colorado Springs police said. The driver of the Tracker suffered “serious bodily injury” as his auto rolled over in the crash.

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A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a woman's murder in Colorado Springs. Her body was discovered lying face down in a ditch by a school bus driver on February 10. According to this news report in the Denver Post, the suspect was arrested for investigation of first-degree murder in Colorado. He was also charged with possession of a weapon by a previous offender. The suspect apparently also has prior convictions for illegal drug possession and assault from a separate case in 2006, the news article states.

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A Colorado Springs accident that involved two autos ended with the arrest of a hit-and-run driver, according to this recent news report in KKTV.COM. The two-vehicle collision happened near Austin Bluffs and N. Academy.

More details have not been made available in this report and the driver who was arrested has not been identified. The hit-and-run car was found a short time after the accident. Police arrested its driver for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and he was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The driver of the other car that was hit, was not injured, the article said.

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